BMW X5 2013 E70 Owner's Manual

▷"Engine oil level too high! Have this
checked."
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immedi‐
ately; otherwise, surplus oil can lead to en‐
gine damage.◀▷"Measurement inactive. Have this
checked." Do not add engine oil. It is possi‐
ble to continue driving. Note the newly cal‐
culated remaining mileage until the next oil
service, refer to page 83. Have the system
checked as soon as possible.
Adding engine oil
Filler neck BMW X5
BMW X6
Add a maximum quantity of 1 US quart/1 liter
of oil only after the corresponding message
appears on the Control Display.
Add oil promptly
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, engine damage could result.◀
Too much engine oil
Have the vehicle checked immediately;
otherwise, surplus oil can lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and heed the warnings on the containers
to prevent health risks.◀
Oil types for refilling
Notes No oil additives
Do not use oil additives as these may
cause engine damage.◀
Viscosity classes of engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the SAE vis‐
cosity classes 0W-40, 0W-30, 5W-40, or
5W-30, or malfunctions or engine damage may
occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Due to national regulations, some oil types are
not available in every country.
Approved oil typesGasoline engineBMW High Performance SAE 5W-30BMW Longlife-01BMW Longlife-01 FEDiesel engineBMW Longlife-04Seite 291Engine compartmentMobility291
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Further information on approved oil types can
be obtained from the service center.
Alternative oil types If the approved engine oils are not available, up
to 1 US quart/liter of an oil with the following
specification can be used:Gasoline engineAPI SM or a higher quality standardDiesel engineAPI ILSAC GF-5
Oil change
An oil change should be carried out by the
service center only.
Coolant
General information Danger of burns from hot engine
Do not open the cooling system while
the engine is hot; otherwise, escaping coolant
may cause burns.◀
Suitable additives
Only use suitable additives; otherwise,
engine damage may occur. The additives are
harmful to your health.◀
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are
suitable for your vehicle. Ask your service cen‐
ter for suitable additives.
Checking the coolant level1.Do not open the hood until the engine has
cooled down.2.Turn the expansion tank cap counterclock‐
wise slightly to allow any accumulated
pressure to escape; then continue turning
to open.3.The filling level indicator 1 in the filler neck
indicates the coolant level. The coolant
level is correct if it is between the arrows of
the respective reservoir label 2.4.If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up
to the specified level; do not overfill.5.Turn the cap until there is an audible click.6.Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐
nated as soon as possible.
Disposal
Comply with the appropriate environ‐
mental protection regulations when dis‐
posing of coolant additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle equipment
This chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
BMW Maintenance System
The maintenance system provides information
on required maintenance measures and thus
provides support in maintaining road safety
and the operational reliability of the vehicle.
Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service deter‐
mines the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance you need to your user
profile.
Details on the service requirements, refer to
page 83, can be displayed on the Control Dis‐
play.
On the Control Display, the remaining distan‐
ces and times for selected maintenance re‐
quirements and any legally required deadlines
can be displayed individually, refer to page 83.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures
for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control that you used most recently.
Setting the correct date
Make sure the date is set correctly, refer
to page 87; otherwise, the effectiveness of
CBS Condition Based Service is not ensured.◀
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if necessary,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.
Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
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Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
On the driver's side is an OBD socket for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.
Display of the previously described
malfunctions on Canadian models.
Fuel cap
The indicator lamp lights up.
If the fuel cap is not properly tight‐
ened, the OBD system may conclude
that fuel vapor is escaping. If the cap is then
tightened, the display should go out in a short
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentThis chapter describes all series equipment as
well as country-specific and special equipment
offered for this model series.Therefore, it also
describes equipment that may not be found in
your vehicle, for instance due to the selected
special equipment or the country version. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Tool kit
The tool kit is stowed under the cargo floor
panel in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Front1.Fold up the wiper arm.2.Press the release button on the wiper arm,
see arrow 1.3.Pull off the wiper blade toward the front,
see arrow 2.
BMW X5: rear
1.Lift off the wiper arm completely and pull
off the wiper blade, refer to arrow.2.Mount the new wiper blade and press on
until it is heard to engage.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Notes
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
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The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
the service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement
bulbs at the service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system,
you should always switch off the lights af‐
fected to prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Do not touch the bulbs
Do not touch the glass of new bulbs with
your bare hands, as even minute amounts of
contamination will burn into the bulb's surface
and reduce its service life.
Use a clean tissue, cloth or something similar,
or hold the bulb by its base.◀
Light-emitting diodes LED
Light-emitting diodes installed behind translu‐
cent lenses serve as the light source for many
of the controls, displays and other equipment
in your vehicle.
These light-emitting diodes, which operate us‐
ing a concept similar to that applied in conven‐tional lasers, are officially designated as
Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Headlamp glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the
headlamps in cool or humid weather. When
you drive with the lights switched on, the con‐
densation evaporates after a short time. The
headlamps do not need to be changed.
If the condensation in the headlamps does not
evaporate after trips with the lights switched
on, and the amount of moisture in the head‐
lamps increases, for example if water droplets
form, have them checked by your service cen‐
ter.
BMW X5: bulb replacementXenon headlamps
Notes
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the
likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog
lamps and continue the trip with great care.
Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
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Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals, frontFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The illustration shows the right side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY24W1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.3.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps, rear
Contact the service center for bulb replace‐
ment.
Fog lamps Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
▷Turn signal, brake lamp: 21-watt bulb,
P21W.▷Brake force display: 21-watt bulb, P21W.▷Backup lamp: 16-watt bulb, W16W▷Tail lamp: LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.
Arrangement of tail lamps
1Tail lamp2Brake force display3Brake lamp4Tail lamp/side marker lamp5Backup lamp6Turn signal
Turn signals, brake lamps and backup
lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The bulbs are integrated in a single bulb holder.
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3.Press the button, arrow 1, down, press the
catches, arrows 2, outward slightly, and re‐
move the bulb holder.4.Apply gentle pressure to the P21W bulb
while turning it to the left for removal and
replacement.
Remove the W16W bulb and replace.5.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.6.Remount the side panel.
Brake Force Display
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Carefully remove the cover in the tailgate
panel with a screwdriver.2.Push the catch on the bulb holder to the
left, arrow, and remove it.3.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
placement.4.Re-engage the bulb holder so that it audi‐
bly clicks into place.5.Before installing the cap, unclip the cargo
area lamp.
Then lay the cap on its upper side and
close it, refer to arrow.6.Position the cargo area lamp and clip it in,
refer to arrow.
License plate lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
These lamps are made using LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Center brake lamp Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
This lamp uses LED technology for operation.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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BMW X6: bulb replacementXenon headlamps
Notes
Because of the long life of these bulbs, the likelihood of failure is very low. Switching the
lamps on and off frequently shortens their life.
If a xenon bulb fails, switch on the front fog lamps and continue the trip with great care.
Comply with local regulations.
Do not perform work/bulb replacement
on xenon headlamps
Have any work on the xenon lighting system,
including bulb replacement, performed only by
a service center.
Due to the high voltage present in the system,
there is the danger of fatal injuries if work is
carried out improperly.◀
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Parking lamps, roadside parking
lamps, daytime running lights
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
35-watt bulb, H81.Turn the cover to the left and remove.2.Left side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder
to the right, see arrow, and remove.Right side of vehicle: rotate the bulb holder
to the left and remove.3.Disconnect plug and replace bulb.4.Install in the reverse order.
Side marker lamps
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
5-watt bulb, WY5W XLL
1.Rotate the bulb holder to the left and re‐
move.2.Pull the bulb out of the bulb holder and re‐
place.3.Install in the reverse order.
LED headlamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
With LED headlamps, the following lamps are
designed with LED technology:
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▷Daytime running lights.▷Side marker lights.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signals, frontFollow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
The illustration shows the left side of the en‐
gine compartment.
24-watt bulb, PY24W
1.Rotate bulb holder to the left and remove it
along with the bulb.2.Rotate the bulb to the right along with the
socket and replace.3.Install in the reverse order.
Fog lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Tail lamps
▷Turn signal, backup lamp: 21-watt bulb,
H21W.▷Brake lamp, brake force display: 21-watt
bulb, P21W▷Tail lamp: LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of
a malfunction.Arrangement of tail lamps1Tail lamps2Brake force display3Brake lamp4Backup lamp5Turn signal
Brake lamps
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 295.
1.Open the side panel in the cargo area.2.Remove the first aid kit and warning trian‐
gle if necessary.3.Rotate the relevant bulb socket to the left
and remove.4.Apply gentle pressure to the bulb while
turning it to the left for removal and re‐
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